Working to Prevent and Address Violence Against Women Migrant Workers

Description : Almost half of the total number of migrant workers in the world today are women. It is important to acknowledge that labour migration may benefit them through economic and socio-cultural empowerment, however, due to their dual vulnerability as migrants and women, they are still disproportionately exposed to a variety of risks arising from their mobility. At every stage of their migratory experience, women migrant workers may be more exposed to human rights violations such as discrimination, exploitation and abuse compared to their male counterparts.

This publication presents the approach IOM takes toward the protection and empowerment of women migrant workers. By displaying key IOM activities in that area, the report seeks to better inform policy makers, practitioners and the public of the vulnerability of these women and of good practices for the protection of their human rights throughout the labour migration cycle.

Table des matières : Introduction* Promoting legal and safe migration for women migrant workers* Promoting policies that regulate the recruitment and deployment of women migrant workers* Promoting and protecting women migrant workers' rights* Counter-trafficking activities including capacity building and direct assistance to victims* Research and data collection on women and international labour migration* Promotion of gender-sensitive international migration policies* Fostering interstate dialogue and enhacing bilateral, regional, interregional and international cooperation*

Nombre de pages  : 56
Format : Couverture souple